snow groomer
Trail preparation vehicle
A snow groomer is a vehicle used to maintain ski slopes and trails, flattening and compacting snow to create smooth, consistent surfaces.
These tracked machines pull large attachments that break up ice, redistribute snow, and carve corduroy patterns into the surface.
Also called a piste basher or snowcat: The snow groomers run all night so the slopes are fresh by morning.
Ridged cotton textile
- tillingCultivating soil for crops
- compactingPressing material denser
- levelingMaking flat or equal
Designated ski route
- slopeAngled terrain or steepness
- runMove swiftly on foot
- trailPath through wilderness
- terrain parkSlope with built obstacles
halfpipe · moguls · chairlift · gondola · ski patrol · night skiing · snowmaking · summit
Tracked alpine terrain vehicle
- tracked vehicleMachine using continuous treads
- tillerBoat steering lever
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- winchDrum-and-cable lifting mechanism
Fine dry particles
Vehicle operator
- cabVehicle for hire
- controlsOperates or regulates
- night shiftOvernight work period
- joystickTilting lever for control
GPS · navigation · visibility · headlights · training · certification · radio · dispatch
corduroy
Ridged cotton textile
- tillingCultivating soil for crops
- compactingPressing material denser
- levelingMaking flat or equal
piste
Designated ski route
terrain park · halfpipe · moguls · chairlift · gondola · ski patrol · night skiing · snowmaking · summit · alpine
snowcat
Tracked alpine terrain vehicle
- tracked vehicleMachine using continuous treads
- tillerBoat steering lever
- bladeFlat cutting edge
powder
Fine dry particles
driver
Vehicle operator
- cabVehicle for hire
- controlsOperates or regulates
- night shiftOvernight work period
joystick · GPS · navigation · visibility · headlights · training · certification · radio · dispatch · route planning
- skiingskiing, ski, ski resort, ski slope, ski slopes
- snow transportsled, sledge, sleigh, toboggan, dogsled
- tracked vehiclestracked vehicle, tank, bulldozer, excavator, crawler
- ski resortsVail, Park City, Jackson Hole, Chamonix, St. Moritz
- winter athletesskier, skiers, skater, alpine skiers, ice skater
- ski resort jobsski instructors, ski patrol, lift operator, patrollers, snowmakers